Travel requirements for Moldova
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Moldova — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Moldova
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive and have 1 blank page.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Moldova. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Moldova
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Moldova.
Driving in Moldova
To drive in Moldova with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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